August 20th, 2013

August 20, 2013

STARKVILLE â Wyatt Roberts with four touchdown passes proved why Saturday afternoon the Louisville Wildcats are tabbed by many to contend for a MHSAA
3-A state title this fall as the Wildcats defeated 5-A favorite West Point, 35-14.

The 6-foot, 200-pound senior quarterback went nine of 13 for 257 yards as the Wildcats air attack raided the West Point secondary during the two-quarter scrimmage at Mississippi State Universityâs Davis Wade Stadiumâ a part of the New Hope High School jamboree.

August 20, 2013

Dog lovers in West Point could have something new to look forward to in the form of a new dog park if a group of residents have their way. West Point resident Sherry Jeffcoat said she had recently circulated a petition with about 100 signatures and growing to show community support for a âBark Parkâ similar to those found in Starkville, Columbus and Tupelo. Itâs an amenity she said was sorely needed in West Point.

August 20, 2013

The five-day daily has welcomed new Managing Editor Mary Garrison to lead the newspaper staff, which added Kate Moser as its general assignment reporter on Monday.

âI'm excited about the potential of both Daily Times Leader and the West Point community,â Garrison said. âI'm looking forward to getting to know this community and becoming a part of it, as well.â

August 19, 2013

People constantly complain about having to travel out of town to buy things. If you need a new computer, laptop, router, an upgrade, or anything computer related, residents can find it at Digital Impactâs new location at 301 E. Main St.

âThe new location is great, it is so pleasant for our customers. The building is the perfect size,â said Jennifer Harper, an employee at Digital Impact. âI love that itâs easy to see from the intersection of Main St. and Commerce.â

August 16th

August 16, 2013

By

Bryan Davis

The Yokohama Tire Companyâs Clay County project is set to bring hundreds of jobs and scores of economic opportunities to the region over the next decade. The project, however, must be paid for in order for operations to begin, and the city of West Point is doing its part in bringing in funding for the deal through partnerships with organizations like the Appalachian Regional Commission.

August 16, 2013

West Point Police Department has been awarded two national grants to help prevent impaired driving and endorse occupant protection inside vehicles.

Tuesday evening at the West Point City Board meeting, West Point Police Chief Tim Brinkley announced the police department had been awarded grants totaling $17,702.62. The two grants are the âOccupant Proctection Grantâ and the âImpaired Driving Grantâ, $5,000 and $12,702.62, respectively.

August 16, 2013

The Oak Hill Raiders will take the field tonight against the Pickens Academy Pirates in Carrollton, Al, slated to start at 6:30 p.m.

The Raiders are looking confident in their early fall practices and are ready to actually hit somebody else other than their teammates said Oak Hill head coach Daniel Merchant. According to Merchant, Pickens Academy were the 2012 runner-ups in the Alabama Independent Schools Association single-A classification and will have a very strong football team.